This document includes a political cartoon featuring Jerry Falwell, published in the Austin American-Statesman. The cartoon depicts Falwell in pajamas praying at his bed. "Jerry Falwell" is written on the headboard of the bed; a portrait of Falwell hangs above the headboard. A lamp, a Mickey Mouse doll, and a copy of the Bible are on the nightstand beside the bed. The cartoon's caption (Falwell's prayer) reads, "We thank thee for the gifts of thy bountiful herpes and thine blessed AIDS, O, Lord...Now send us something for all the other weirdos." To the right of the kneeling Falwell, the speech balloon of a character with an elongated nose reads, "Our cup runneth over". An unknown artist's signature is included in the upper right of the cartoon. "19 July 83- Austin American Statesman - Falwell" is printed vertically to the right of the cartoon. The following is printed below the cartoon: "Please return this cartoon to the Dallas Gay/Lesbian Historic Archives. 6146 St. Moritz, Dallas, Texas 75214".

Clipping of an article by Kārlis Streips from the LGBT weekly publication GayLife. The article recounts controversial comments on homosexuality made by the psychologist Paul Cameron at the 1983 Midwestern Psychological Association convention in Chicago. According to the article, Cameron claimed, among other things, "that homosexuals are 20 times more likely to commit mass murder than are heterosexuals".

Letter from Campbell B. Read, Ph.D. to the Station Manager of the Christian radio station KVTT 91.7 FM in Dallas. Dr. Read is requesting equal time to respond to certain claims made by Dr. Paul Cameron, Dr. Clem Mueller, and a vice officer of the Dallas Police Department on the "Point of View" talk radio program on May 13, 1983. The topic of the talk show was the health aspects of homosexual behavior. Read writes that the Federal Communications Commission requires that radio stations give equal time for rebuttal if "questionable, if not slanderous, statements are made about [minority] groups". Read, who holds a Ph. D. in Statistics, challenges the claims made by the guests on the talk show and claims that their comments about the gay community were indeed slanderous.

Letter from H. Clem Mueller, M.D. of Alert Citizens of Texas, Inc. to supporters of the corporation "who are concerned about the various threats posed by homosexual conduct to the normal citizens of this State" (p. 3). "BEWARE" is written in red ink on the first page of the letter. In the letter, Mueller cites various studies and statistics about the "Gay Plague" (i.e., AIDS) and includes other warnings about how "homosexuality is extremely dangerous from a public health standpoint" (p. 2). The letter encourages readers to express their concerns about the "Gay Plague" to the Texas Legislature, and asks for financial contributions from the organization's supporters.

A photograph of Terry Tebedo in Dallas, Texas, standing on a ladder and placing a a yellow Razzle Dazzle Dallas poster on a telephone pole in June of 1983. Razzle Dazzle Dallas is a local event celebrating LGBT Pride month in June. An American flag is above him on the pole. On the back of the photographer, there are Kodak stamps and a handwritten note: "Terry Tebedo w/RDP poster - on Cedar Springs, June 83."

White T-shirt with an image of a flag and the words "Dallas Gay Alliance" underneath. The flag has a blue square in the upper-left corner containing blue and white silhouettes of faces; the rest of the flag has rainbow stripes.

White T-shirt with an image of a flag and the words "Dallas Gay Alliance" underneath. The flag has a blue square in the upper-left corner containing blue and white silhouettes of faces; the rest of the flag has rainbow stripes.

Close-up of the Dallas Gay Alliance logo on a white T-shirt. Part of a flag is visible, which has a blue square in the upper-left corner containing blue and white silhouettes of faces; the rest of the flag has rainbow stripes.

Letter from Ann Brown to members of the Dallas Gay Alliance concerning issues during 1983 centering around the AIDS epidemic and the Texas Freedom Festival.

Newsletter of the Dallas Gay Alliance containing information about news and events in the organization or of interest to its members. This issue includes a cover feature on the anniversary of the 21.06 victory.

Flyer for the AIDS Resource Center advertising services that the organization provides as part of its community outreach and educational programming.

Portrait of members and friends of the Dallas Gay Alliance posing together in front of a gray studio backdrop. Identified from left to right: (front row) Bill Nelson, Linda Mitchell, and Terry Tebedo; (back row) Joe Desmond, Keith Snow, Ken Flanagan, Tony Anthony, William Waybourn, and Craig Spaulding.

A Dallas Morning News clipping on how the the AIDS crisis had affected the Dallas LGBTQIA+ community since it started sickening patients.

A New York Times Magazine clipping about how the AIDS virus confused medical experts and affected a number of communities.

Photograph of Terry Tebedo, on the left, and Richard Longstaff, of the right, smiling in front of a ladder and light pole.

A legal document outlining the judgement for the estate case of Mary Barrett.

Xerographic of a petition for hearing en banc for the naturalization of Richard John Longstaff. Includes handwritten notes and highlighting.

Black and white photocopy of D Magazine, July 1983 edition, with clippings from article about the rise of gay politicians.

Clipping from The Daily Texan about a symposium titled "Opening the Closet Door: Perspectives on Homosexuality" with Don Baker as a guest speaker.

Clipping from Oak Lawn Today titled "AIDS becoming a big worry; could you be next?" about the spread of AIDS throughout the United States.

Certificate of Special Recognition to Don Baker from The Gay Academic Union

Clippings from July 1983 issue of D magazine, with main article titled "Out of the closet and into city hall: Will Dallas gays change the face of city politics?".

Clipping from Oak Lawn Today concerning Don Baker calling for a variety of skills needed in gay rights.

Copy of Dallas Times Herald clipping announcing the death of gay-rights activist and lawyer Robert Schwab.